
Is Laguna Hills Southeast a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Laguna Hills, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
118 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 12 is dispatched to a possible respiratory medical emergency at a residential building on Lake Forest Drive in Lake Forest. | Lake Forest Dr building 4 unit 617, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for an apparent medical emergency involving an unconscious person in a room at a location on Saxon Road in Lake Forest. | Saxon Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic collision with injuries near Forest Drive and Trabuco Road. Emergency units are responding on channel 5 Delta 16. | Trabuco Rd & Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for abdominal pain was reported near Mithra Avenue. Cargo Engine 19 was dispatched to the scene. | Mithra Ave, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist near Via Aurora in Mission Viejo. The call reportedly included an alarm or injury concern. | Via Aurora, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to an automatic alarm at a cancer center building in Irvine near Fivepoint. The call involves a target hazard occupancy and an alpha-level response. | Fivepoint, Irvine, CA 92618 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible automatic smoke detector alarm at a treatment hospital near Pacific Park Drive in Aliso Viejo. A separate call mentioned a possible diabetic medical emergency on Stanton Avenue. | Pacific Park Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, responders dispatched to a possible chest pain incident near Corsica Road. | Corsica Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 51 was dispatched to reset a possible fire alarm at a commercial business near Technology Drive in Irvine. | Technology Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible allergic reaction occurred near Oak Grove at Canyon Point Apartments, apartment (number withheld). | Oak Grove Unit 317, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Laguna Hills Southeast is a suburban neighborhood in Laguna Hills, California, featuring large to medium single-family homes and townhomes mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with some newer homes.
The neighborhood has a high owner occupancy rate and a vacancy rate of 7.9%, near the middle range nationally.
Quick Facts
| Executive Lifestyle Rank | 99.6% |
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Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Laguna Hills Southeast is dominated by large single-family homes with a very high owner occupancy rate and a high share of detached homes.
| Owner Occupied Rate | Higher than 97.7% of neighborhoods in America |
|---|---|
| Detached Single-Family Homes | 98.0% |
| Large Homes | More large 4+ bedroom homes than 99.8% of US neighborhoods |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Laguna Hills Southeast is an excellent choice for wealthy, educated executives, urban sophisticates, families, and active retirees.
| Executive & Professional Share | 68.0% |
|---|---|
| Work From Home Rate | 33.9% |
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
Demographics
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 74.8% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 68.0% |
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| Income Rank | Top 1% in US |
| Foreign Born Residents | 14.8% |
| Top Languages | ["English 80.4%","Spanish","Persian 3.1%"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Irish 26.5%","German 21.6%","Asian 11.2%","English 10.0%","Italian 5.3%","Austrian 3.2%","Iranian 2.6%"] |
Commute
Many residents work from home or have short commutes, with a majority driving alone or carpooling.
Laguna Hills Southeast offers a high work-from-home rate and moderate commute times, typical of affluent suburban neighborhoods.
| Work From Home Rate | 33.9% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 57.5% |
| Carpool Rate | 8.6% |
| Main Commute Time Range | 15-30 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Laguna Hills Southeast?
The median home price is $3,804,809, more expensive than 97.2% of California neighborhoods.
What types of homes are common here?
Mostly large detached single-family homes built between 1970 and 1999, with some newer homes.
How do most residents commute to work?
Many work from home (33.9%), while 57.5% drive alone and 8.6% carpool.